Meaning & use
sorority
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A social organization for female students, typically at a college or university, often identified by Greek letters.
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She joined a sorority during her first semester to make new friends on campus.
The sorority organized a charity bake sale to raise money for the local shelter.
A note on using this word
The male equivalent is a "fraternity"; both are common features of American college life.
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